Naguib Mahfouz: His Life
The Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz was the Arab world’s most prominent literary figure. Neglected in the west, modern Arabic literature achieved international recognition when Mahfouz was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1988.
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Agatha Christie: The Queen of Crime
Best-selling author Agatha Christie published her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, in 1920, and went on to become one of the most famous writers in history. She sold billions of copies of her work and was also a noted playwright and romance author.
5 Best Books of V. S. Naipaul
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001, Trinidad born Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul is known for his comic early novels set in Trinidad, and his chronicles of life and travels. Enjoy the 5 Best Books of V. S. Naipaul!
International Booker Prize 2026
The International Booker Prize 2026 longlist has been announced. This year’s list features 13 books translated from 11 languages, by authors and translators representing 14 nationalities.
The Life and Work of Iris Murdoch
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch DBE was an Irish and British novelist and philosopher. Murdoch is best known for her novels about good and evil, sexual relationships and morality.
Most Anticipated Translated Fiction 2026 Part 1 (Jan – June)
Coming up in the first half of 2026, we have some wonderful translated fiction including exciting new releases from Mario Vargas Llosa and Mieko Kawakami. Enjoy Most Anticipated Translated Fiction 2026 Part 1 (Jan – June)!
15 Best Books of 2025
2025 was another stunning year for literature. Of the hundreds of new fiction books here are our favorite novels of the year. Enjoy the 15 Best Books of 2025!
The Quintessential W. Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham, was an influential British playwright, novelist and short story writer who lived from 1874 to 1965.
Read Around the World 2025 Edition
For our Read Around the World 2025 Edition, we’ve got 12 Incredible Books from as far apart as Malaysia, Tanzania and Cuba. What they have got in common is they are wonderful books written by unbelievably talented authors. Enjoy!
Booker Prize Longlist 2025 (Updated with Shortlist + Winner)
The Booker Prize Longlist 2025 has just been announced. The longlist of 13 books – the ‘Booker Dozen’ – has been chosen by the 2025 judging panel and features novels from nine different nationalities in a truly global list.